WASHINGTON — The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International today announced its support of the White House's renomination of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin Martin for another term. 

"APCO International is very pleased to learn that President Bush has nominated Chairman Martin for a second five-year term," APCO International President Wanda McCarley said. "Chairman Martin has been a champion for public safety and a tireless advocate for the communications needs of our nation's first responders."

The renomination was announced yesterday. Martin's current term expires in June.

About APCO International
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is the world's oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications. APCO International serves the professional needs of its 15,000 members worldwide by creating a platform for setting professional standards, addressing professional issues and providing education, products and services for people who manage, operate, maintain and supply the communications systems used by police, fire and emergency medical dispatch agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit www.apcointl.org.